Effect | None |
Values | Glucose levels at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 minutes into an oral glucose tolerance test, as well as mean glucose, were not different between groups. |
Trial Design | Randomized trial |
Trial Length | 1-6 months |
Number of Subjects | 12 |
Sex | Male |
Age Range | 30-44, 45-64, 65+ |
Body Types | Obese, Average |
In this crossover study, 12 males completed an 18:6 diet and a 12:12 diet in random order. In both treatments, participants could only eat the three meals provided to them throughout the day. This study was designed purely to test the effects of meal timing, so there was no caloric deficit in the diets. At the beginning and end of each treatment a 3-hour oral glucose tolerance test was performed and blood lipids and markers of inflammation and oxidative stress were measured.